Month: October 2022

Update on CDC Director and COVID-19

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky experienced mild symptoms from her recent COVID-19 infection, completed a course of Paxlovid, and, after a period of isolation, tested negative for the virus.

Annual Report to the Nation: Cancer deaths continue downward trend; modest improvements in survival for pancreatic cancer

Overall cancer death rates continued to decline among men, women, children, and adolescents and young adults in every major racial and ethnic group in the United States from 2015 to 2019, according to the latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer.

Overall US COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and Administration Update as of Wed, 26 Oct 2022 06:00:00 EST

Overall US COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and Administration Update as of Wed, 26 Oct 2022 06:00:00 EST

Total Doses Distributed = 890,758,935. Total Doses Administered = 636,871,557. Number of People Receiving 1 or More Doses = 266,031,472. Number of People Fully Vaccinated = 226,933,827.

CDC Director Tests Positive For COVID-19

Last night, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky tested positive for COVID-19. She is up to date with her vaccines. Dr. Walensky is experiencing mild symptoms.

Overall US COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and Administration Update as of Wed, 19 Oct 2022 06:00:00 EST

Overall US COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and Administration Update as of Wed, 19 Oct 2022 06:00:00 EST

Total Doses Distributed = 882,774,235. Total Doses Administered = 632,905,664. Number of People Receiving 1 or More Doses = 265,591,330. Number of People Fully Vaccinated = 226,594,560.

ACIP Immunization Schedule Vote

Today, CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended updates to the 2023 childhood and adult immunization schedules, which includes incorporating additional information for approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccines.

Diagnosis

Clinicians, learn about testing for current COVID-19, laboratory testing considerations, radiographic considerations, and risk factors for severe illness when caring for patients with a confirmed COVID-19.

CDC Allows Novavax Monovalent COVID-19 Boosters for Adults Ages 18 and Older

Today, CDC’s Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., signed a decision memo allowing Novavax monovalent COVID-19 boosters for adults.

Inequities Found in Flu Vaccine Uptake

Black, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) adults in the United States are more likely to be hospitalized with flu, as well as less likely to be vaccinated against flu, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report.

New Vital Signs Report: People from some racial/ethnic minority groups are more likely to be hospitalized with flu

Black, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaska Native adults in the United States are more likely to be hospitalized with flu, as well as less likely to be vaccinated against flu, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report. Join us to learn more about inequities in flu vaccine uptake and how to prevent severe flu illness…
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